Reader Discussion: Which Game Series Should Get A Mobile Release?

There is a lot of room in the mobile space for many of today's popular franchises. Let's explore some of the ways developers could translate their favorite series over to a mobile market.

Indie developer Team Meat, recently debuted Super Meat Boy Forever at this year’s PAX. The game is a auto-runner similar to Rayman Jungle Run, and will release soon on PC and tablets. I loved the original Super Meat Boy, and turning the game into an auto-runner for mobile systems sounds great. I can't wait to get my hands on the game, but that announcement got me thinking: what other franchises should get a mobile version?

Series like Civilization, Dead Space, and Resitdent Evil have already seen mobile entries, but there is large wealth of video game franchises to choose from. Personally, I think a mobile version of Fez could be fun, but I'd also love to play a version of Blizzard's StarCraft on the go. What about you, do you have ideas for mobile versions of existing properties?

Metroidvanias would make a killing on mobile. They're super in-depth compared to most mobile games while still being easy to control and easy to put down and pick up where you left off.
Edit: Fez is kind of a Metroidvania. Good choice, Ben.

Let's stop kidding ourselves Ben... Mobil gaming sucks unless you're playing an RTS or RPG. And even then, if the gameplay/touchscreen mechanics are "clunky and congested" it can make the experience poor for the gamer. Some of the best Mobil games out there are mostly RTS/RPG like Clash of Clans. So I guess you can plug in any IP, add RTS, role-playing elements and you should have a successful phone app. If that's the case: Halo, Doom, or even COD can be turned into an app and expand the IP's exposure. DOTA, League of Legends, even the champ: WOW can get in on the fun. Btw the Sims free play is wicked fun and that all about time management, really... These types of games are going to dominate the market in my opinion. You're not banging away on your screen; hell most of the time you're not even touching the screen. So phone app dudes: focus more on these two genres of Mobil gaming and things will be good. Btw I'd love to see a Mass Effect RTS Mobil app and Assassin's Creed. Oh, and if Team Sonic is reading this: a port of Shining Force III for Mobil... That would be so awesome, I'd buy that for any ridiculous price, even $14.99 ^^